Nechisar National Park
ነጭ ሳር ብሔራዊ ፓርክ
A national park between Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo, known for zebras, gazelles and the groundwater forest on its white-grass plains.
The park's name means "white grass." Its core is the Nechisar Plain east of the "Bridge of God" isthmus between the two lakes, where you can see Burchell's zebras, Grant's gazelles, greater kudus and baboons. The lakeshores and wooded areas are rich in birdlife. Grassland sections require a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and you must buy entry tickets at the park headquarters and hire an armed guide. Trips usually take a half-day to a full day from Arba Minch and can be combined with a boat ride on Lake Chamo. Some roads close in the rainy season, so check road conditions with the park before setting out.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Arba Minch Crocodile Ranch
- Bridge of God Viewpoint
- Forty Springs (Arba Minch)
- Lake Chamo Crocodile Market
- Dorze Village
- Chencha Market
- Lake Abaya
- Konso Cultural Landscape